ABOUT THE COUNSELING CENTER FOR INTEGRATION
The Counseling Center for Integration (Poradna pro integraci, z. ú.) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that was founded in 1997. Today, it is considered one of the expert organizations in the field of migration and foreigner-related issues. The organization operates in two regions, with offices in Prague and Ústí nad Labem. The Prague office provides services to clients nationwide.
We are an organization focused on the integration of foreigners who are long-term residents in the Czech Republic, as well as individuals granted international protection in the country.
Our clients include:
• Persons with permanent residence permits
• Persons with long-term residence permits
• Persons with visas for stays longer than 90 days
• Persons with asylum, subsidiary, or temporary protection
• Citizens of other EU member states, family members of EU citizens, and Czech citizens of foreign origin (e.g., with a different native language)
We provide the following services:
• Social counseling – Currently, the organization has two registered social services in both regions:
Expert Social Counseling and Social Activation Services for Families with Children
• Educational counseling
• Czech language courses
• Socio-cultural orientation courses
• Integration and multicultural activities
• Intercultural assistance
• Psychosocial support
The mission of our organization is to assist foreigners in integrating into society so that they can become full-fledged citizens with all rights and responsibilities. Our work also aims to reduce discrimination and xenophobic sentiments in society.
ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES
Chairman of the board: Mgr. Kristýna Kratochvílová
Boards: Mgr. Miroslav Kaštyl, Mgr. Andrea Předotová
Director: Mgr. Monika Korábová
Auditor: Klára Dušáková
